Las Vegas – The March for
Science, a global organization that advocates for evidence-based science
policies that serve all communities has scheduled the Las Vegas event for Saturday,
April 14, 2018 - Citizen Science Day.

More than one million
people, in more than 600 locations across all seven continents joined together on
April 22, 2017 for the single largest event in support of science in
history. March for Science Las Vegas had
an estimated 2,500 attendees. Since the initial
March, science has continued to face increasing threats at the federal, state,
and local levels. But science will not
stay silent on April 14, 2018.

Science supporters in Las
Vegas and around the world will once again unite for science for the common
good. We will continue to use the
momentum of last year’s march to hold our political leaders accountable for
passing equitable, evidence-based policies that serve all people and all
communities.

The March for Science Las
Vegas is focused on accountability – not just of public officials, but for
ourselves as being the catalyst for change.
With the midterm elections around the corner, our rally will mobilize our
diverse, powerful coalition of advocates to make their voice heard at the polls
this November.

In the wake of repeals
and rollbacks of dozens of policies affecting our health and environment and
the disparity of facts in government, standing up for science is more important
than ever!

Our goal locally and
nationally for the March for Science event is to…

- Raise awareness,
influence change and advocate for science;- Support an administration
that adheres to evidence-based policy;- Promote scientific
research and innovation that directly supports our health, education,
environment, advances in technology, economic growth, etc.- Advocate for STEM
education as an essential part of school curriculum.

The March for Science coalition
also launched its Vote for Science year-long campaign, aimed at creating a direct
civic link between science supporters and their policymakers by encouraging
science supporters across the country to hold their representatives accountable
for crafting and implementing equitable evidence-based policies every day.
March for Science is registering and mobilizing voters to turnout for the 2018
midterm elections and emphasizing the integral connection between science and
policy. The organization has strengthened its reach within local communities
with the development of its Community Grant Program and Students for
Science
program. In addition, the National Science Teachers Association has officially partners for the 2018 March
for Science and in satellite cities across the United States and
worldwide.

On April 14, 2018, March
for Science Las Vegas will rally in support of science alongside our national
and city marches.